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GaN Heterostructure Devices: From Materials to Application

edited by Baijun Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1849 | Submission Open

Keywords: GaN; heterostructure; optoelectronic device; electronic device; biosensor; THz device

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

Development and Application of Advanced Electronic Nanodevices

edited by

Mircea Dragoman

submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials; microwaves; THz; optoelectronics; neuromorphic computing; quantum computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Viscoelastic Microfluidics and Cell Sorting

edited by

Abraham Lee

Ian Papautsky

and

Jian Zhou

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11908 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidics; viscoelastic focusing; blood sorting; bacteria separation; exosomes; circulating tumor cells; saliva; leukocyte separation; cell sorting; elasto-inertial migration; microparticles; nanoparticles; acoustics; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

III-V Optoelectronics and Semiconductor Process Technology

edited by Hsin-Chu Chen, Hao-Chung Kuo and Yi-Jen Chiu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11152 | Submission Open

Keywords: III-V semiconductor epitaxial growth and fabrication; optoelectronics and semiconductor devices; integration process technology; III-V materials applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

Micro-electro Discharge Machining: Principles, Recent Advancements and Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Irene Fassi

and

Francesco Modica

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9910 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro EDM; parameters optimization; process simulation; tool wear; difficult-to-cut material

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Research Progress of Ultra-Precision Micro-nano Machining

edited by

Huaizhong Li

and Xiubing Jing

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8517 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-precision machining; micro-nano machining; micro-nano chip formation; process modeling and simulation; process automation and optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Microreactors and Their Applications

edited by

Liangliang Lin

and

Wei He

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6132 | Submission Open

Keywords: microreactor; microfluidics; micromachines; process intensification

(This special issue belongs to the Section C：Chemistry)

Microfluidic Systems for Biomedical Analysis, Detection and Diagnosis

edited by

David J. Collins

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4984 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidics; microsystems; lab-on-a-chip; electrophoresis; tissue engineering; acoustofluidics; hydrodynamics; optical tweezers; micromanipulation; lab-on-a-disk; organ-on-a-chip; drug discovery; diagnosis; cell analysis; bioassay

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Functional Polymers for Optic/Electronic Applications

edited by

Chan Ho Park

and

Hansol Lee

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3592 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymer-based bio/chemical sensors; new polymer materials in additive manufacturing; functional polymers in batteries; organic optoelectronics devices; polymers for energy harvesting and storage devices; optical properties of functional polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Cutting-Edge Terahertz Technology

edited by

Jiangqiao Ding

and Maher Bakri-Kassem

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3160 | Submission Open

Keywords: submillimeter wave/THz technology; submillimeter wave/THz components; submillimeter wave/THz devices; submillimeter wave/THz applications; submillimeter wave/THz waveguides

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Future Wearable and Implants, 2nd Edition

edited by

Masood Ur Rehman

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2249 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearables; wireless implants; biocompatibility; body-centric communications; electromagnetic exposure; energy efficiency; implant communication

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Microelectronics and Optoelectronic Devices: From Fundamental Research to Advanced Applications

edited by

Xiao Luo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1800 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic devices; photodetectors; solar cells; LED; photonic synapses; microelectronic devices; transistors; diodes; memristors; semiconductor materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Fundamentals and Catalytic Applications of Oxide-Based Materials

edited by

Simuck F. Yuk

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1579 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxide; material science; catalysis; micro- and nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section C：Chemistry)

3D Printing and Other Additive Manufacturing Techniques for the Fabrication of RF and Millimeter Wave Devices

edited by

Isabelle Huynen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1326 | Submission Open

Keywords: inkjet printing; sintering; 3D printing; chemical formulation; prototyping; polymer; conductive filaments; jetting; electronic; energy; biomedical; healthcare; medicine; devices; design; fabrication; integrated devices; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)

Ultrafast Laser Micro- and Nanoprocessing, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xin Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1147 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrafast lasers; materials processing; nano- and microscale; laser– matter interaction; laser ablation; laser machining; surface texturing; two/multi-photon polymerization/reduction; beam/pulse shaping; numerical modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Electrochemical Supercapacitors for Energy Harvesting and Storage

edited by

Ganesh T. Chavan

and Sagar Mane

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical supercapacitors; metal oxides; metal sulfides; 2D nanomaterials; hybrid supercapacitors; battery-type supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section C：Chemistry)

Photoacoustic-Based Sensing Systems: Advances, Applications, and Innovative Measurement Strategies

edited by

Klaus Stefan Drese

and

Enza Panzardi

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoacoustic sensing mechanism; microsystem design and fabrication; novel measurement approaches; integrated photonics for photoacoustic sensing; materials and transducer technologies; signal processing and data analysis; applications and case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Recent Advances in MEMS Resonator-Based Magnetic Sensors

edited by Zilong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS resonators; resonator magnetic sensors; lorentz force-based sensors; magnetostrictive effect sensors; torque force-based sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Flows in Micro- and Nano-Systems

edited by

S. Kokou Dadzie

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofluid heat transfer; nano-liquid flows; thermal-creeping flows/thermophoresis; diffusion in microfluidics; Newtonian/non-Newtonian electrolyte flows; electro-viscous flows; multiphase flows in micro- and nanochannels

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advanced Technologies in Heterogeneous Integration

edited by Yun Mou,

Yang Peng

and Jianming Xu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous integration; semiconductors; power electronics; optoelectronics; micro electro mechanical system (MEMS); 2D/3D integration; design simulation; performances; reliability; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Triboelectric Nanogenerators: From Fundamental Research to Applications

edited by

Wenbo Peng

, Haiwu Zheng and

Jinkai Chen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: triboelectric nanogenerator; contact electrification; Maxwell’ s displacement current; mechanical energy harvester; self-powered sensing system; high-voltage; tribotronics; tribovoltaic; contact-electrocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Wide-Bandgap Materials for Photonic and Phononic Applications

edited by

Yanan Wang

and Ufuk Kilic

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: wide-bandgap materials (WBMs); photonics; optics; phononics; acoustics; nano-/micro-electromechanical systems (N/MEMSs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

Micro/Nanotechnology for Cell Manipulation, Detection and Analysis

edited by

Soumya Srivastava

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: microfluidics; cells; bioparticles; manipulation; cell sorting

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Next-Generation Organic Electronics, Transistors, Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Yongmin Jeon

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor/display; 2D materials; organic/inorganic electronics; implantable/attachable/eearable devices; flexible/stretchable/transparent electronics; wearable sensors; optogenetics; wearable electroceuticals; OLED/QLED/OPD/PSC; electrode/transistors/encapsulation; biomedical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Two-Dimensional Materials for Emerging Applications

edited by

Haozhe Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; robotics; actuation; MXene; chemical vapor deposition

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Multifunctional Transistors: Outlooks and Challenges

edited by Zhiyong Zhang and Lin Xu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional device; nanoelectronics; optoelectronics; spintronics; biomedical devices; sensors; logic devices; neuromorphic computing; memory devices; semiconductor innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

3D-Printed Implants: Design, Manufacture, Simulation and Applications

edited by Michael I. Okereke,

Dennis Douroumis

and

Mahdi Bodaghi

submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; biomedical devices; implants; in silico studies; virtual testing; computational simulations; computer aided designs; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Recent Advances in Micro/Nano-Fabrication

edited by

Yao Liu

and

Jinjie Zhou

submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8958 | Submission Open

Keywords: micromachining; micro-3D printing; laser machining; textured surface; microdevice

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Smart Precision Manufacturing and Metrology

edited by

Benny C. F. Cheung

and Jizhou Li

submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart precision manufacturing; smart precision metrology; artificial intelligence; machine learning; advanced sensing; self-optimization; intelligent measurement and instrumentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Advances in Polymer-Based Materials and Fabrication Processes for Microfluidic Applications II

edited by

Vanessa F. Cardoso

and

Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez

submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers and polymeric materials; composites and nanocomposites; smart and functional properties; processing and fabrication; microfluidic; lab-on-a-chip; biomedical applications; environmental applications; technologically relevant applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Integrated Photonic Devices Integrated with 2D Materials: Advances and Applications

edited by

Jiayang Wu

and

Yuning Zhang

submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: integrated photonics; 2D materials; photonic devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advanced Micro/Nano Sensors and Actuators for Disease Diagnosis, Monitoring and Treatment

edited by

Faezeh Arab Hassani

and

Dinesh Pamunuwa

submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11970 | Submission Open

Keywords: Implantable and wearable; Sensors and actuators; Diagnosis; monitoring and treatment applications; Smart medical equipment; Body-/organ-assist or monitoring devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Three-Dimensional Printing Technology in Continuous Fibre-Reinforced Composites

edited by

Yuan Chen

and Heng Cai

submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1119 | Submission Open

Keywords: micromachines in 3D printing of continuous fibre-reinforced composites; three-dimensional printing of continuous fibre-reinforced composites; lightweight 3D printed composites; advanced design of 3D printed composites; numerical simulation of 3D printing process; polymer composites produced by 3D printing; processing and characterization of composites using 3D printing technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)

Optical Micro–Nano Structures and Devices: Materials, Design and Applications

edited by

Zebo Zheng

and

Huanjun Chen

submission deadline 30 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 775 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials with optical response; high power terahertz emission; broadband or narrowband terahertz source; far-field terahertz modulation; terahertz detection; polaritonics; micro-nano structure and devices for terahertz imaging; metasurfaces; terahertz sensing; optical micro-nano structures and devices.

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Microstructures

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15241 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat and mass transfer; fluid glow; micro-/nano-structure; phase change (boiling; evaporation; condensation; frosting; icing; etc.); multiphase flow (gas-/solid– liquid; bubble; droplet; etc.); heat exchanger; micro-/nano-fluid; micro-electromechanical system (MEMS); chip

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Micro/Nanostructures in Sensors and Actuators

edited by

Cong Wang

and

Shulan Jiang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10299 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano fabrication; micro/nano structure; sensors & actuators; MEMS; BioMEMS

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems, 3rd Edition

edited by Guochao Li, Zhaoju Zhu and

Youqiang Xing

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8066 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; machining and forming technology; machine tool design and manufacturing; micro- and nanofabrication; smart manufacturing; non-traditional manufacturing processes; energy-efficient manufacturing; computer-integrated manufacturing systems; intelligent control and algorithm; system optimization; system reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Microwave Passive Components, 2nd Edition

edited by

Guoxiang Shu

Guo Liu

, Dian Zhang and Luqi Zhang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4459 | Submission Open

Keywords: theory; modeling; fabrication; measurement and applications; microwave; millimeter and terahertz wave passive component/devices applied in the communication; radar and some other systems; passive component/devices in antenna; filters; biosensors; vacuum electronic devices; pulse compressor; particle accelerator; etc.; other work related to microwave devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Micro and Smart Devices and Systems, 3rd Edition

edited by

Zebing Mao

Hong Ding

and Dong Han

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3865 | Submission Open

Keywords: MEMS/NEMS; flexible actuators and sensors; self-actuation/sensing and self-power systems; fluidic systems; self-oscillating and smart hydrogels; intelligent control systems; smart devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Magnetorheological Materials and Application Systems

edited by

Seung-Bok Choi

and

Miao Yu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2921 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetorheological materials; temperature effect; thermal conductivity; heat transfer

(This special issue belongs to the Section E：Engineering and Technology)

Flexible and Wearable Sensors, 3rd Edition

edited by

Libo Gao

Zhuoqing Yang

and

Gaofeng Zheng

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2826 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible sensors; electronic skin; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; MEMS wearable applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

New Advances, Methods, and Applications for Micro Inertial Sensors, 2nd Edition

edited by

Changhui Jiang

, Shuai Chen, Yuwei Chen and

Jianxin Jia

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2529 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro inertial sensor; MEMS IMU; position; navigation; deep learning; GNSS

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Multi-dimensional (1D, 2D, 3D) Micro/Nanocomposite Thin Films and Crystals

edited by

Cristiano Giordani

and Abdalla M. Darwish

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2404 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro and nano 1D; 2D; 3D thin film characterization and fabrications; mechanical defects on nanocomposite nano thin films; physical and optical characterization of nano MEMS; micro and nanosensors; micro and nanobiomedical devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section D：Materials and Processing)

Microfluidics and 3D Printing for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Gokhan Bahcecioglu

, Bradley Ellis and Gozde Basara

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; bioprinting; microfluidics; organs-on-chips; functional tissues; disease modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing)

Research Progress of Microfluidic Bioseparation and Bioassay

edited by

Chi-Ju Kim

, Junyoung Kim,

Sun Min Kim

and

Franck Chollet

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1521 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioseparation; bioassay; microfluidics; lab on a chip; bioparticles; liquid biopsy; point-of-care test

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)

Recent Advances in Magnetic Micro/Nano-Manipulation

edited by

Quanliang Cao

and Shaowei Ouyang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 824 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic micro/nano-manipulation; magnetic robotics; magnetic assembly; magnetic separation; magnetic mixing

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Advanced Packaging for Microsystem Applications, 3rd Edition

edited by

Wenchao Tian

and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced packaging technology; MEMS; reliability; NEMS; packaging materials; modeling and simulation; design and manufacturing process; microsystems

(This special issue belongs to the Section A：Physics)

Innovative Progression of Light-Emitting Diodes (LED)

edited by Ching-Chiun Wang

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: LED; mini/micro LED; quantum dot LED; UV LED epitaxy; quantum well; thin film process; device; material analysis and characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section D1: Semiconductor Devices)

Aptamers: Designs and Application in Biosensing and Biomedical Application

edited by

Xudong Cao

submission deadline 31 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open

Keywords: aptamers; aptamer-based biosensors; biosensing; cancer treatment; diagnosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section B：Biology and Biomedicine)